BROOKLYN - An officer issued a call for help at about 3 a.m. Wednesday on the McKinley Bridge.

Multiple law enforcement officers responded to the scene. Law enforcement said a vehicle went through a roadblock and shots were fired and police pursued the vehicle. The condition of the officer who asked for immediate assistance is not known.

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The McKinley Bridge remains blocked as of 7:40 a.m. to all traffic for anyone who drives that direction.

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